Just nine weeks into her third pregnancy, Ashley began experiencing unusual swelling in her ankles, a symptom she initially attributed to her demanding work schedule. However, a series of tests revealed a tumor the size of a football on her right adrenal gland. The devastating news escalated when she underwent surgery to remove the tumor, leading to the heartbreaking loss of her baby.
In this cancer vlog, Ashley recounts the whirlwind of events, from the multiple surgeries to her diagnosis of stage 3 adrenocortical carcinoma, one of the rarest forms of cancer. She talks openly about the emotional toll of losing her baby, the overwhelming amount of bad news, and her determination to find the best treatment options, including chemotherapy and holistic approaches.
Thank you, Ashley, for sharing your story to help others.
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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Ashley
0:20 First signs of adrenocortical carcinoma
2:56 Grieving our lost son
4:21 My rare cancer diagnosis
5:52 Chemotherapy & side effects
7:52 The cancer spread to my lungs
10:20 Doing anything I could to fight cancer
12:42 It's ok to talk about cancer
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My Pregnancy Led To A RARE Cancer Diagnosis! - Ashley | Adrenocortical Carcinoma | The Patient Story
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